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Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement

nicO

nicO and 4 other contributors

Last updated on April 24, 2023

15 - 20 minutes
Moderate
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What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver
    Phillips #0 Screwdriver
  • Spudger
    Spudger

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eight 14mm screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the palm rest panel up.

    • Be sure to lift the panel slowly; there is a ribbon cable attached to the bottom.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • With the panel disconnected, lift the keyboard.

    • As with the panel, lift the keyboard slowly; there is a ribbon cable attached to the bottom.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable with the spudger.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the keyboard and the panel.

    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the three 3 mm screws that are at the bottom sides and near the top-left of the speaker cover.

    • Disconnect the orange and blue cables next to the left side of the speaker cover.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker cover.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3mm screws on the left speaker with the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the blue and orange cables from the left speaker's clamps.

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  11. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, lift the metal fastener up and remove the black and white wires.

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  12. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3mm screws next to the lid hinges, as well as the two 3mm screws on the lid's ribbon cable.

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  13. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to detach the screen's ribbon cable.

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  14. Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screen.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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One Comment

It was of good help, but be aware that you need to remove two screws on the back before removing the speaker cover. If not you will break the cover.

Bjørnar Valand - Reply

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